Business Stories

  Richards Bait and Tackle is the definition of a family business. David got his first rod when he was 12 from his grandfather, and he’s been fishing ever since. David then passed on his passion to his two sons, Matthew and Kyle, who took their dad’s passion and turned it into a business when…

  Fudge + PEI Potatoes are a match made in heaven; just ask Patricia, the owner of Oh Fudge PEI Potato Fudge Company! In 2019, she started to make tasty and unique fudge to add to her seaglass store in Souris, and the fudge took off! Consumers loved it so much that Patrica created a…

Bradley saw a need for a car wash service in his community, and in 2004 he opened Wet n’ Wild Car Wash in Kensignton. For the last 18 years, Wet n’ Wild Car Wash has four self-serve car wash bays and one automatic brushless wash bay. In addition to the car wash bays, Wet n’…

Stacy opened MOMENTS on September 20, 2021, and her mission was to provide people with floral services; at that time, no flower shops were operating west of Summerside. MOMENTS is a full-service flower shop. We provide floral arrangements for every occasion and offer a delivery service. We also carry small lines of giftware, plants and…

In 1985, Kathy opened the doors of Caseley’s Bridal Boutique, which sells prom gowns, Mother of The Bride/Groom dresses, Wedding Gowns and accessories. Kathy’s mission is to provide quality products at affordable prices and offer her customer the best experience possible when searching for the perfect outfit for a special occasion.    “When people choose…

  Ruby opened Sari Sari Retail Store, an authentic food and grocer, on April 28, 2018, to accommodate the needs of the immigrants who call Western PEI home.     Being able to provide authentic food and grocery to people in her community means a lot to Ruby. “When people support my business, it means…

57 years ago, Enmans Audio Video Unlimited opened its doors in Summerside and has been there for their community since the beginning. They specialize in offering audio and video systems as well as cellular, television, and internet products.     If you ask anyone in the Summerside area and beyond where to go for audio…

  In February 2021, Ronnie and Tanya Dennis started planning and putting the gears in motion to open their own small business. Nine months later, they opened the doors to their indoor golf simulator business, Double Eagle Indoor Golf Inc.     Ronnie is a passionate golfer and saw a demand for golf simulators within…

Love Local, PEI: Kellys Flower Shoppe Devon Bernard Visited Kellys Flower Shoppe over Small Business Week to learn a bit more about the business. Located in downtown Summerside, Kelly’s Flower Shoppe is a locally owned and operated floral shop that has been serving PEI since 1959. They have 4 full-time award winning designers, with over…

Love Local, PEI: MacAusland Woolen Mills Our Love Local, PEI ambassador Devon Bernard visited MacAusland Woolen Mills during Small Business Week! Located in the western part of Prince Edward Island, the MacAuslands operate the only mill in Atlantic Canada producing quality, 100% pure virgin wool blankets. MacAusland’s is a family owned and operated business that…